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Bloodsport 137 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samiel Valeren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samiel Valeren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valeren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales avoids it really well and circles away.
Valeren closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzales, looking for a takedown. Valeren pushes Gonzales against the cage but Gonzales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales grinds an elbow into Valeren's temple.
Valeren takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Valeren is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales landing a few strikes.
Gonzales in side control, throwing shots but Valeren defends.
Gonzales is chipping away with strikes.
Valeren is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valeren is breathing heavily.
Gonzales scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Valeren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Gonzales! That's hurt Valeren! Will he recover? Gonzales fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Gonzales!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Keough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Guster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Keough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Guster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guster moves into the clinch.
Keough manages to break the clinch.
Keough forces Guster back against the cage and clinches.
Keough blocks the elbow strike.
Keough avoiding damage as Guster throws knees to the body.
Keough avoids the elbow strike from Guster, against the cage.
Guster connects with a knee to the head.
Guster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keough.
Keough avoiding damage as Guster throws knees to the body.
Guster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guster landing knees to the body.
Guster throws an elbow that misses.
Keough trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guster misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guster misses with a knee strike.
Keough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guster scores a nice knee to the body.
Keough crunches a lovely knee into Guster's ribcage.
Guster landing knees to the head.
Guster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guster moves into range and clinches up with Keough.
Guster tries to land knees in the clinch but Keough avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guster.
Guster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keough.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keough avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Keough up against the cage.
Guster misses with an elbow strike.
Keough tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guster smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Keough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keough has managed to clinch.
Keough jumps guard but Guster stands there with Keough around his waist. Keough gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guster throws an elbow but misses.
Keough fails to pull guard.
Keough jumps guard but Guster stands there with Keough around his waist. Keough gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guster trying to land knees to the body.
Keough has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guster after a bit of a struggle.
Keough is trying to pull guard but Guster has him pressed against the cage.
Guster pushes off an throws an elbow but Keough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keough's brow.
Keough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keough throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keough has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guster after a bit of a struggle.
Keough is breathing heavily.
Guster throws an elbow but it misses.
Keough being controlled against the cage.
Guster tries a knee to the head but Keough blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guster misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Keough.
Keough lands an elbow that stopped Guster in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like James Guster has been cut.
Guster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guster clinches.
Keough drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keough sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guster takes the fight into the clinch.
Keough goes for a takedown attempt but Guster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Guster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Guster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keough is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guster moves into the clinch.
Guster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keough is defending well for now.
Guster lands a nice knee to the body.
Guster misses with a knee to the head.
Guster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guster lands with a short shot to the head.
Guster slowing the pace effectively.
Guster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keough drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guster pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guster misses with a knee strike.
Guster misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Keough throws an elbow but misses.
Guster pushes off an throws an elbow but Keough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keough tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Keough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keough avoiding damage as Guster throws knees to the body.
Keough tries to land knees in the clinch but Guster avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guster lands a nice knee to the body.
Keough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James Guster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guster misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster lands an elbow that stopped Keough in his tracks for a moment.
Guster lands a good knee to the midsection. Keough won't want to take too many of those.
Guster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guster lands an elbow inside.
Guster lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Keough in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keough takes an elbow to the temple.
Guster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keough.
Guster manages to break the clinch.
Guster rushes Keough and presses him up against the cage.
Guster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guster pushes off an throws an elbow but Keough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guster looking to throw knees to the head but Keough is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keough tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keough pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Guster gets to his feet. Keough looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James Guster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guster closes the distance and clinches.
Keough manages to break the clinch.
Guster drives through and clinches with Keough against the cage.
Keough is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guster is defending well for now.
Guster tries to work over Keough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guster lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keough is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Guster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keough has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guster uses from the top position.
Keough is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Guster moves into range and clinches up with Keough.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guster lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Guster.
Guster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keough tries to keep at a distance but Guster has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Guster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Guster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guster gets a clinch.
Guster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guster unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Guster is struggling to control the position.
Keough tries to pull guard but Guster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keough is defending well for now.
Guster scores with a knee to the head.
Guster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guster connects with a knee to the head.
Keough avoids the elbow strike from Guster, against the cage.
Keough pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keough managing to block the knees to the body from Guster.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keough takes an elbow to the temple.
Guster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keough jumps guard and drags Guster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Guster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guster stands and steps away. Keough gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guster moves into the clinch.
Keough is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guster is looking for a takedown.
Keough managing to block the knees to the body from Guster.
Keough managing to block the knees to the body from Guster.
Guster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Keough's face.
Keough tries to pull guard but Guster won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Keough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Guster.
The referee calls for Guster to work.
Guster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keough blocks it with crossed arms.
Guster prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guster stops a takedown attempt from Keough.
Guster missing with knees to the body.
Guster misses with an elbow over the top.
Keough prevents the takedown attempt.
Guster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keough has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keough breaks the clinch.
Keough takes the fight into the clinch.
Guster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keough tries to stall but Guster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Guster managing to block the knees to the body from Keough.
Keough has Guster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keough wants to take the fight to the mat but Guster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keough jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guster walks away with a smile on his face. Keough gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keough tries to keep at a distance but Guster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keough tries to pull guard but Guster won't allow it.
Keough is trying to break the clinch but Guster is controlling him.
Guster scores with a shoulder strike.
Keough pulls guard effortlessly.
Guster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Keough, up you get!
James Keough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guster darts in and clinches Keough up against the cage.
Guster stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keough is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guster to keep the fight standing.
James Guster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Guster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Guster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James Guster!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for James Guster!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for James Guster!
James Guster wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benji Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Salek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benji Harrison has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benji Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 34 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Salek!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salek looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrison.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harrison is looking for a kimura but Salek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harrison to get the leverage.
Harrison stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Harrison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Salek stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrison. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrison shoots in and drives through. Salek sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salek blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Harrison looks for a takedown but Salek sprawls well.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Salek moves out of range.
Rob Salek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrison scores with a one two! Salek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison darts in and clinches Salek up against the cage.
Harrison can't get the takedown.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but Salek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harrison is working for takedown but Salek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harrison counters with a straight right hand.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt - Salek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Harrison.
Harrison moves into the clinch.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Salek won't allow it.
Harrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salek walks away with a smile on his face. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrison fails with the takedown
and Salek moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Harrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harrison tries to score a body lock takedown but Salek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salek manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Salek as Harrison shoots in.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salek but Salek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salek keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salek prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salek tries to break the clinch but Harrison is controlling the position.
Harrison can't break the clinch.
Harrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrison scores with a three punch combo!
Salek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salek tries to clinch up but Harrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Harrison with a poor takedown
and Salek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Harrison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Salek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salek sprawls well. Salek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Salek tries to clinch
and Harrison counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salek is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Harrison has a takedown stuffed.
Salek doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Harrison with a poor takedown
and Salek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salek.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salek misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harrison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harrison is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Salek gets underhooks to prevent Harrison's takedown attempt.
Salek gets underhooks to prevent Harrison's takedown attempt.
Salek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salek keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salek's waist but Salek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrison off to one side.
Harrison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salek.
Salek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harrison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison controlling the action here.
Salek is not content to let Harrison control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is just content to waste time from the top position. Salek takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Harrison pushes down on Salek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harrison wants to control but Salek is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throwing shots but Salek is blocking nicely.
Harrison is keen to just control but Salek is a slippery customer.
Salek wants to get back to his feet.
Harrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Harrison.
No luck for Harrison with that takedown attempt.
Harrison fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrison lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Harrison dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Salek tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harrison - that will leave a mark!
Benji Harrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Salek shows good takedown defense.
Benji Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt
and Salek counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison has Salek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Salek looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Harrison wants to break free but Salek has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salek looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Harrison jumps guard but Salek stands there with Harrison around his waist. Harrison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harrison is working for takedown but Salek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salek stuffs the takedown.
Salek moves in looking to clinch but Harrison pushes him off.
Salek looks to clinch
and Harrison counters by moving into the clinch.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison misses with a few strikes there.
Salek moves into range and clinches up with Harrison.
Harrison breaks from the clinch.
Harrison lands with a good body shot.
Harrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salek's guard.
Salek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison trying to control but Salek is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Salek stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrison. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrison lands a nice looking body kick.
Salek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses
and Salek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rob Salek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Salek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harrison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salek counters by clinching up.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Salek has the dominant position.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but Salek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salek keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harrison blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Harrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Benji Harrison!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Benji Harrison!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Benji Harrison!
Benji Harrison wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Morgan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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26
148 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture lands an overhand right.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
Couture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Couture gets tackled into the cage by Morgan. Morgan maintains the clinch.
Couture breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luke Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morgan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Couture is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Morgan.
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couture is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Morgan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Couture has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couture is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Couture is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Couture is trying to buck Morgan off.
Morgan slows the pace down.
Couture is trying to buck Morgan off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position but Couture is working away.
Morgan happy to just control the position for now.
Couture is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Morgan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Couture will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Couture.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Couture tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Luke Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Morgan.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture wants to stand and escape but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morgan stops Couture from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Morgan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgan's head.
A nice combination there by Couture.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Couture swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture checks the leg kick.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Morgan dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Morgan's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan with a poor takedown
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture stalks Morgan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morgan's face. Morgan staggers backwards, shaken.
Couture throws a combination. Morgan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couture avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Couture will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Morgan gets a double leg takedown into Couture's guard.
Jason Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Morgan can't get the takedown.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Couture to keep the fight standing.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Couture.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan.
Luke Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Morgan.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luke Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Couture throws a one two combo.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Couture lands with a nice body punch.
Couture pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Couture misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Luke Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan rushes Couture and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Couture holds him up against the cage and eventually Morgan drops back down to his feet.
Morgan jumps guard but Couture turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Couture comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left and a right from Couture both land. Nice combination.
Morgan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Couture tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Morgan manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couture is looking to escape.
Morgan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Luke Couture!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Luke Couture!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Luke Couture!
Luke Couture wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luke Couture thanked Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DepaC Pakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Average will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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32
155 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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27
156 lbs
9 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, DepaC Pakamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pakamara looks to land a body kick but Average moved away.
Average goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Average looks to land a combination but Pakamara avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Average!
Average fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pakamara sprawls well initially but Average persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Average is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Average is trying to work for a kimura but Pakamara is defending well.
Average throws a strike but Pakamara avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Average wants to stand and escape but instead Pakamara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pakamara throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakamara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard.
Pakamara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Average is just riding it out for now. Pakamara eventually gives up the hold.
Pakamara wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position.
Pakamara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pakamara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Pakamara wants to free his trapped foot but Average is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to roll over but Pakamara keeps him under control.
Average gets back to full guard.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Average is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Pakamara.
Pakamara pushes Average off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average dives in and grabs Pakamara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pakamara pushes down on Average's head and hops out.
Average loads up on a big right hand but Pakamara slips the punch.
Average scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pakamara slips under a jab.
Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pakamara circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Pakamara with that takedown attempt.
Pakamara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pakamara lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pakamara counters with a takedown into side control.
Pakamara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Average will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pakamara shoots in looking for a takedown. Average tries to sprawl out of it but Pakamara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Average manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Average throws out a loose jab but Pakamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Average clinches up with Pakamara and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pakamara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Average escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Average.
Average throws a series of punches but Pakamara avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Average fails with a takedown attempt.
Average swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pakamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Pakamara fails with a takedown attempt.
Average shoots for a double leg takedown but Pakamara sprawls well. He's pushed Average's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Average closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pakamara did well to prevent Average getting side control.
Average wants to get back to his feet.
Average is breathing heavily.
Pakamara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Average is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Average prevents Pakamara from getting back to his feet.
Pakamara keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Pakamara has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Average off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average looks to score with a jab to the body but Pakamara is just out of range.
Pakamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Average changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pakamara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average swings around for an armbar but Pakamara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Average's guard.
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Average keeping full guard, as Pakamara tries to pass.
Pakamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Average taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Pakamara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pakamara working the body and head with strikes.
Average tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara grinds an elbow into Average's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average tries to buck Pakamara off but Pakamara is having none of it.
Pakamara tries for a kimura but Average is defending well.
Pakamara lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Average down.
DepaC Pakamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Average is looking to reverse the position.
Pakamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pakamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pakamara lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DepaC Pakamara dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pakamara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pakamara lands in his opponent's guard.
Pakamara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pakamara postures up and lands a big shot to Average's brow.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pakamara is one step ahead there.
Pakamara postures up in Average's guard and throws a big left but Average blocks it.
Pakamara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pakamara working Average over with strikes.
Pakamara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Average tries to get to full guard but Pakamara has control of the leg.
Pakamara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakamara tries to pass to full mount but Average defends it.
Average wants to improve his position but Pakamara is controlling well.
Pakamara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Average doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pakamara.
Average is looking to control Pakamara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
Pakamara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Average!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to control but Pakamara is having none of it.
Average takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pakamara putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Pakamara.
Pakamara jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Average is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Average and Pakamara has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pakamara working away.
Average takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara lands an elbow.
Average dodges the ground and pound from Pakamara.
Average takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pakamara has knee on belly momentarily but Average bucks him off and regains half guard.
Average is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pakamara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pakamara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pakamara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pakamara raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pakamara dominating with strikes here.
Average is desperately trying to improve his position but Pakamara has a good base and remains in mount.
Average takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pakamara pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Average is rocked!
Pakamara scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Average?
Average is still in real trouble! Can Pakamara finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Pakamara! Average is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DepaC Pakamara!
Jumping up and down and very excited, DepaC Pakamara waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ankur Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is killing in the name of. Donkey Richard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donkey Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ankur Khan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tests Richard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khan.
Richard avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richard misses the shot to the body.
Richard tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Richard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Richard blocks a head kick by Khan.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Richard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Khan!
Khan is squirming around, avoiding Richard's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Richard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Richard raining down shots from the mount!
Richard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Richard has a good base and remains in mount.
Richard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Richard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Richard has a good base and remains in mount.
Richard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan gets back to half guard.
Richard wants to pass to mount but Khan is defending the position.
Richard wants to take a breather but Khan is having none of it.
Richard is working for a submission of some sort.
Richard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richard wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khan actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Richard throwing shots but Khan is blocking nicely.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Khan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richard.
Richard avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
Richard wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Khan regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richard trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Richard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Khan defend it? Richard steps over the head and cranks it - Khan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Richard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donkey Richard!
Donkey Richard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Wrzeszczycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Judas Priest - Painkiller kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
145 lbs
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30
144 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diagana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wrzeszczycki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diagana tries to clinch but Wrzeszczycki moves out of range.
Wrzeszczycki cracks Diagana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diagana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrzeszczycki lands with a hook. Diagana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diagana shoots in and drives through. Wrzeszczycki sprawls well.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Diagana.
Diagana moves in looking to clinch but Wrzeszczycki pushes him off.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrzeszczycki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diagana tries to clinch
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diagana wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wrzeszczycki, right into the meat.
Diagana misses with a takedown attempt
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diagana closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Wrzeszczycki to counter with a crisp jab.
Diagana pushes Wrzeszczycki up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrzeszczycki is trying to break the clinch but Diagana has him pressed against the cage.
Wrzeszczycki working hard to break the clinch.
Wrzeszczycki breaks from the clinch.
Diagana has managed to clinch.
Wrzeszczycki breaks from the clinch.
Wrzeszczycki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrzeszczycki connects with a high kick.
It looks like Alberto Diagana has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diagana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wrzeszczycki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrzeszczycki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diagana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrzeszczycki swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrzeszczycki lands a body shot.
Diagana rushes Wrzeszczycki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrzeszczycki manages to break the clinch.
Diagana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrzeszczycki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diagana.
Diagana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diagana is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wrzeszczycki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diagana is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrzeszczycki finish him?
Diagana fails to land with a series of punches.
Diagana seems to have recovered his senses.
Diagana has his takedown stuffed
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diagana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a stiff right hand.
Diagana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diagana tries to clinch but Wrzeszczycki moves away
and Wrzeszczycki counters with an outside leg kick.
Alberto Diagana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diagana tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diagana. That's going to slow Wrzeszczycki down.
Wrzeszczycki connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diagana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diagana wants to clinch up but Wrzeszczycki keeps it at a distance.
Wrzeszczycki connects with a leg kick. Diagana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A combination from Diagana does no damage.
Wrzeszczycki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wrzeszczycki.
Diagana misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diagana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diagana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diagana tries to clinch but Wrzeszczycki moves away
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wrzeszczycki circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Diagana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wrzeszczycki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diagana moves away.
Wrzeszczycki digs a good body shot into Diagana's ribs.
Diagana tries to clinch up.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki is winning the standup battle so far.
Diagana closes the distance and clinches up with Wrzeszczycki, looking for a takedown. Diagana pushes Wrzeszczycki against the cage but Wrzeszczycki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alberto Diagana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diagana doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrzeszczycki circles away.
Diagana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diagana misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Wrzeszczycki.
Wrzeszczycki leaves Diagana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wrzeszczycki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrzeszczycki wants it to stay on the feet.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Diagana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrzeszczycki circles away.
Diagana throws a sloppy head kick and Wrzeszczycki moves out of range easily.
Diagana tries to clinch up
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wrzeszczycki. That's going to slow Diagana down.
Diagana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wrzeszczycki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diagana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wrzeszczycki.
Diagana lands a high kick!
Diagana misses with a double jab.
Wrzeszczycki scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki cracks Diagana with an open hand slap.
Diagana tries to clinch but Wrzeszczycki moves out of range.
Wrzeszczycki cracks the inside of Diagana's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diagana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrzeszczycki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wrzeszczycki stuffs the takedown attempt from Diagana. Diagana gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrzeszczycki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a nice leg kick.
Diagana is breathing heavily.
Wrzeszczycki thumps Diagana with a low kick.
Wrzeszczycki thuds his right hand into Diagana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana misses with the combination.
Wrzeszczycki checks the leg kick.
Wrzeszczycki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wrzeszczycki scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diagana.
Wrzeszczycki keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrzeszczycki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diagana clinches with his opponent.
Wrzeszczycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diagana lands with a nice combination. Wrzeszczycki backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrzeszczycki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diagana doesn't seem bothered though.
Diagana throws a head kick but Wrzeszczycki moves out of range.
Wrzeszczycki tries a head kick but it misses.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch but Wrzeszczycki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrzeszczycki looks to land a combination but Diagana avoids it well.
Diagana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrzeszczycki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diagana tries to land a body kick
and Wrzeszczycki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrzeszczycki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diagana tries to clinch up but Wrzeszczycki circles away and keeps his distance.
Wrzeszczycki lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Diagana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diagana throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrzeszczycki.
Diagana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wrzeszczycki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diagana drives through and clinches with Wrzeszczycki against the cage.
Diagana blocks the elbow strike.
Diagana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wrzeszczycki avoids it.
Diagana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diagana misses with a body punch.
Diagana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diagana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diagana can't get the takedown.
Wrzeszczycki breaks from the clinch.
Diagana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wrzeszczycki cracks Diagana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diagana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diagana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diagana wants to clinch up but Wrzeszczycki keeps it at a distance.
Diagana fails with a takedown attempt.
Diagana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a low kick, right behind Diagana 's knee.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diagana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diagana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Wrzeszczycki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diagana doesn't seem phased though.
Wrzeszczycki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diagana wants to clinch but Wrzeszczycki slips to the side
and Wrzeszczycki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrzeszczycki scores with a nice right hand.
Diagana shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Diagana.
Diagana shoots in for a takedown but Wrzeszczycki shows good takedown defense.
Diagana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diagana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diagana tries to clinch but Wrzeszczycki is having none of it.
Wrzeszczycki connects with a single shot there.
Wrzeszczycki scores with the left hand. Diagana knows he should have avoided that one.
Diagana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wrzeszczycki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch but Wrzeszczycki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrzeszczycki drops Diagana with a big left hand! Diagana is injured, injured bad! Wrzeszczycki jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrzej Wrzeszczycki waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
158 lbs
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31
157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad closes the distance and pushes Ballswick back into the cage.
Ballswick tries to pull guard but Cozad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ballswick has a couple of punches blocked by Cozad.
Ballswick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballswick tries to pull guard but Cozad holds him up against the cage and eventually Ballswick drops back down to his feet.
Cozad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ballswick.
Connor Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
Ballswick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cozad walks away with a smile on his face. Ballswick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ballswick cracks Cozad with an open hand slap.
Ballswick instigates a clinch.
Cozad prevents Ballswick from breaking the clinch.
Cozad wants a takedown but no success here.
Ballswick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cozad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballswick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ballswick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ballswick is looking for a triangle but Cozad pushes his legs off easily.
Cozad pushing down on Ballswick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ballswick is trying to get back to full guard.
Ballswick is refusing to be controlled, as Cozad sits in half guard.
Cozad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ballswick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cozad.
Ballswick tries to get to full guard but Cozad has control of the leg.
Cozad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cozad pulls his head out easily.
Cozad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ballswick sees it coming and defends easily.
Cozad decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ballswick gets a clinch.
Ballswick pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballswick has his foot on Cozad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cozad works his way back into a safe position though.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballswick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to stand but Ballswick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ballswick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ballswick has his foot on Cozad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cozad works his way back into a safe position though.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballswick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballswick looking for a guillotine here but Cozad defends easily.
Cozad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cozad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ballswick wants to stand up but Cozad is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad throwing strikes from guard but Ballswick blocks nicely.
Cozad won't allow Ballswick to get back to his feet.
Ballswick working a defensive guard here.
Cozad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ballswick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ballswick goes for a takedown attempt but Cozad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballswick closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Ballswick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballswick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cozad momentarily.
Cozad clinches up with Ballswick and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballswick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballswick prevents the takedown attempt.
Cozad fails to pull guard.
Ballswick has clasped his hands together around Cozad's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hellson Ballswick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ballswick is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cozad can't do much from the bottom here.
Ballswick decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cozad to his feet.
Connor Cozad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cozad moves into the clinch.
Cozad tries for a takedown but Ballswick manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballswick.
Ballswick successfully pulls guard.
Cozad advances position into side control!
Ballswick is trying to get back to his feet.
Cozad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cozad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ballswick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cozad asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ballswick can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ballswick is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor Cozad!
Connor Cozad very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
265 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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26
248 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leeroy Russo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Russo misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Munch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Munch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Munch just misses with a punch to the body.
Munch shoots in looking for a takedown but Russo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Munch throws a shot to the body.
Munch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Munch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Russo is looking to reverse the position.
Munch scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munch scores with punches from side control.
Munch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Munch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Russo is trying to control Munch's posture but Munch avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Russo's legs.
Munch advances nicely into full mount.
Russo wants to hold on but Munch pushes him away.
Munch looking to control but Russo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Munch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munch cracks Russo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Russo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munch lands a big elbow - Russo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Russo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ray Munch!
Ray Munch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion comes to the cage accompanied by The Descent. Nagiev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Nagiev!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Concepcion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Concepcion blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Concepcion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Concepcion lands a right hook to the body.
Nagiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Concepcion counters with a left to the body.
Concepcion tries to clinch up
and Nagiev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Concepcion thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev looks to land a right hand but Concepcion moved out of range.
Nagiev misses with a lunging right hand
so Concepcion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Concepcion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nagiev's guard.
Concepcion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Concepcion won't let Nagiev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Concepcion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nagiev looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagiev is in a horrible position here. Concepcion smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nagiev is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion cracks Nagiev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Concepcion punishing his opponent with strikes.
Concepcion raining down hammerfists from mount.
Concepcion landing shots from mount.
Nagiev is trying to stand up.
Concepcion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nagiev is rocked!
Concepcion looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
BOOM! Concepcion connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nagiev is still in real trouble! Can Concepcion finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Nagiev bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Concepcion and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Concepcion!
Angel Concepcion retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Angel Concepcion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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